Water Truck Driver (CDL) (Laredo, TX)

Granite Construction • Laredo, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Truck Driver is responsible for safely operating a water tanker truck to transport water for use throughout job sites, drainage, and structures to control dust by spraying water on roadways or to achieve compaction of construction materials. This role involves filling the truck with water from approved supply sources, and potentially driving a truck equipped with a sprinkling attachment to settle dust or saturate base for compaction. The driver must distinguish when roads are over-watered, creating unsafe conditions, and operate the truck safely in unstable ground conditions. Responsibilities also include performing pre- and post-inspections on the truck according to DOT regulations, company guidelines, and manufacturer's specifications, as well as maintaining the equipment. When not operating the water truck, the driver may assist crews with other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Class A or B CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement, required.
• Knowledge with DOT regulations.
• Ability to navigate uneven and rough terrain safely.
• Ability to recognize hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
• Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Experience driving a water truck on roadway construction sites, preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Filling the truck with water from approved supply sources.
• May drive truck equipped with sprinkling attachment to settle dust on roadways and streets to saturate flexible base for compaction.
• Distinguish when roads are over-watered, creating unsafe operating conditions.
• Safety operate truck in often unstable ground conditions.
• Perform pre- and post-inspections on truck, pursuant to DOT regulations, company guidelines and manufacture’s specifications.
• Maintain the equipment according to the standards set in place by the company and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assist crews with other tasks as required when not operating water truck.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED